The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more.

The 5:00 News (News On The Hill) is a news podcast hosted by 97.9 The Hill (WCHL), with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

97.9 The Hill (WCHL) hosts The 5:00 News (News On The Hill), a news show with 49 episodes published.

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  The Evening News: Chatham Housing Retreat, Hispanic Heritage Month, Football Preview

  Oct 2, 202610 min

  97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Chatham County Commissioner Franklin Gomez-Flores on a recent housing retreat for the commissioners. We also hear from Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack on Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. In sports, UNC Football prepares for a challenging matchup against #3 Notre Dame, and more. The post The Evening News: Chatham Housing Retreat, Hispanic Heritage Month, Football Preview appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  The Evening News: Judicial Forum, Alert Carolina, School Board Meeting

  Oct 1, 202610 min

  97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from local leader Rani Dasi on an upcoming Judicial Candidate Forum. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the Alert Carolina system and criticism of it's (lack of) use earlier this year. In local government, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education meets tonight. Among other agenda items, they will swear in new board member Tongde Wu. We also hear a local business update, and more. In sports, we hear from newcomer Angelo Brizzi, and more. The post The Evening News: Judicial Forum, Alert Carolina, School Board Meeting appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  School Boards, Medical Debt Relief and Tennis Court Lights — The Evening News (September 29, 2026)

  Sep 29, 202617 min

  97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Tuesday, September 29 and shares the latest local news stories. The post School Boards, Medical Debt Relief and Tennis Court Lights — The Evening News (September 29, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  The Evening News – Board of Trustees, New School Board Member, Football Investigation

  Sep 25, 202611 min

  97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a breakdown of the contents of the Board of Trustees meeting. We get more details on the newest member of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. In sports, we hear from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on the recently concluded investigation into the football program, and more. The post The Evening News – Board of Trustees, New School Board Member, Football Investigation appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Break-Ins

  Sep 22, 20268 min

  97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plans for elementary school redistricting. We also hear of plans for a new elementary school in Mebane, more on a slew of vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill, and more. The post The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Break-Ins appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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